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Bonsai Bag Sewing Pattern!

The Bonsai Bag Sewing Pattern is a digital PDF sewing pattern. The Bonsai Bag is a medium-sized tote perfect for showing off a favorite fabric, a quilted panel or an embroidery sample. The pleated outer panel helps frame the center with optional contrast trim such as pompoms, ric-rac, piping or lace. This fully lined bag includes an inner pocket and a magnetic snap closure. Detailed instructions are also included for a recessed zipper closure. Tied handles and decorative rings add a fun and professional look.

one magnetic snap and two 2” squares of fusible interfacing (only if using magnetic snap)

OR one 14” zipper

one package of four plastic purse rings (you could also use metal or wood rings here)

1/2 yard of trim such as pompoms, ric-rac, or lace

Remember to prewash your fabric!

Purse rings can be found at your local craft superstore:

A quick note about pompom trim: I prefer to use the kind where the pompoms are closer together because you get a fuller look around the center panels. To tell the difference, look at the way the pompoms are attached to the base of the trim: if the two strands are separate (top) the poms will be further apart; if the two strands are together (bottom) the poms will be closer together.

SELLING BONSAI BAGS

Home sewists who purchase this pattern may sell handmade Bonsai Bags made with this pattern provided they give design credit on tags or listings and register their shop or business once ready to sell. More details can be found on the license page included in the PDF.

In the past I have offered licensed copies of a pattern (with permission to sell) separately from personal-use-only versions of the pattern. I am finding this to be a little too confusing. I am now offering my new patterns with permission to sell included with purchase. Free patterns will still be intended for personal use only.

Hi Rae, I just discovered your blog and love this bag. I am a beginner and wasn't sure if this would be too hard for me to try. I have been sewing for a long time but mostly straight line stuff, pillows, etc. What do you think?